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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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